YOUTH PROGRAMS
The Wildflower Center’s youth classes and programs are great for kids that love to learn about nature and the outdoors. Our environmental education programs range from formal classes to summer camps and informal weekly “nature play” programs.
October 2018
Sprouts
Bring your little wildflowers to the Center for our weekly preschool program (ages 3-5).
Find out more »Fire & Water Walk (NEW)
On this tour of the gardens and natural areas, discover how fire and water are used in managing plants and landscapes at the Wildflower Center. Learn about our impressive rain catchment system and cisterns and visit the research plots where prescribed burns are conducted. Free with admission to the gardens.
Find out more »Movies in the Wild: Coco
Our Family Garden is transformed into an outdoor theater for Pixar's "Coco." Come early for Day of the Dead activities.
Find out more »November 2018
Seasons in (Stop) Motion
Join UT Austin and Wildflower Center Artist-in-Residence Katy McCarty for a stop-motion video workshop. Students will gather seeds, flowers and other natural treasures on a nature walk, learn stop-motion techniques, and produce their own works of video art. $75 per person. Members receive a discount; explore membership here. Ages 12 to 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Register
Find out more »Family Bird Walk
here are many feathered friends to be found at the Wildflower Center if you watch for them winging or listen for their singing.
Find out more »December 2018
Luminations
Our annual tradition returns when the gardens are illuminated by thousands of luminarias and dazzling lights.
Find out more »January 2019
Winter Tree Fest
Celebrate trees in the Texas Arboretum with forts, climbing, walks with experts and more!
Find out more »February 2019
Children’s Book Fair
A literary adventure featuring children's authors and illustrators from Texas, favorite characters, story time, and bookworm-friendly activities.
Find out more »Austin Cave Festival
This free, family-friendly event will feature hands-on activities, cave explorations, science and adventure presentations, live music, and more. Visitors will have the opportunity to visit two caves and see how water makes its way to the aquifer and Barton Springs, learn about animals that call Austin's caves home, try on caving gear, and learn how to protect and conserve Austin's water resources.
Find out more »Field Trips
The Wildflower Center is perfect for class and youth group field trips
Guided Tours
Guided tours are an ideal way to get the most of a Wildflower Center experience
4801 La Crosse Ave.
Austin, TX 78739
512.232.0100
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OUR MISSION
Inspiring the conservation of native plants